Flying from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport (BGO): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport (BGO). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the two main airports in Los Angeles.
Bergen is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Bergen Airport is located in Bergen, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to BGO. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Los Angeles to BGO departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to BGO flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Bergen Airport (BGO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BGO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bergen Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bergen and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Bergen Airport flight.
Getting from Bergen Airport (BGO) to central Bergen
Bergen Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Bergen. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport (BGO)
Currently, R 4,798 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,611. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to BGO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Los Angeles to Bergen Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Los Angeles to BGO.
Save on your flight from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport (BGO)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport (BGO). June is when most people visit Bergen. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
When booking your Los Angeles to BGO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bergen, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bergen
Start your Bergen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Bergen Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Bergen Fjord Cruise, Mount Floyen and the Funicular (Floibanen) and Bergen? Are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Bergen itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Stavanger is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bergen. Around 153 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Kjerag, Lysefjord Safari and Gamle Stavanger.
Drammen is another essential stop in Norway and is around 290 kilometres east of Bergen. No trip is complete without dropping by Drammen Spiral, Drammensbadet and Fjordparken.
